IRS Proposes Rules for ‘Trump Accounts’
Draft regulations outline how parents and guardians can open tax-advantaged investment accounts for children and...
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Complaint Alleges Cushman & Wakefield Failed to Protect Workers’ 401(k) From Climate Risks
The plaintiff claims the real estate giant ignored climate-related financial threats and kept an underperforming...
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71.6% of DC plan sponsors surveyed reported being at least moderately likely to recommend their provider to others.
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How Does Outsourcing Affect Fiduciary Duties?
ERISA experts caution that while delegating duties to outside providers can add expertise and help with the workload, plan sponsors still have a duty to monitor.
DOL Seeks Final Judgment in Vacating Fiduciary Rule
The Department of Labor previously stopped defending the rule on investment advice and now joins the plaintiffs in seeking its...
Trump Account Investment Options Not Yet Clarified Amid Calls for Greater Diversification
Investment managers have pushed for a wide range of investments, but asset allocation rules remain uncertain.
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Nonparticipation Calls for More Communication, Education
Eligible workers are not making retirement plan contributions due to lack of understanding and awareness, according to Ascensus and PLANSPONSOR.
How Can a Plan Utilize the Roth In-Plan Rollover Correction Method?
Experts from Groom Law Group and CAPTRUST answer questions concerning retirement plan administration and regulations.
401(k) Trading Remains Light Through February, Early March
Despite the global conflict in Iran, the trading tone ‘feels cautious and watchful, not reactive,’ per Alight’s Rob Austin.
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Why Are Retirees Underspending?
Morningstar interpreted its data as showing they are not doing it for fear of running out of money.
Retail Access to Private Markets Will Depend on Transparency, Education
Experts at two Securities and Exchange Commission roundtable conversations warned that clearer disclosures on valuation, liquidity and fees are critical...
Private Credit Faces Confidence Test as Concerns Persist
From a gated fund to increased redemption requests, experts say the investment class is facing its first major test.
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Indiana Law Mandates Access to Crypto Investments for State Plan Participants
The Hoosier state is the first in the U.S. to require digital assets be an investment option in public defined...
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The DC Imperative: Advance Investment Solutions to Strengthen the Retirement Lifeline
Defined contribution plans are a critical component of retirement savings and, for many, can be a lifeline to financial security in retirement. However, participants want and need help to retire with dignity. We...
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Paycheck or Pot of Gold? Helping Participants Navigate the Decumulation Dilemma
In this webinar, you’ll discover how defined contribution plan participants are navigating the decumulation dilemma— taking their accumulated savings as a paycheck (i.e., an annuity) or a perceived “pot of gold” (i.e., a...
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DC Survey: Participant views on AI and private markets
Invesco's new DC Pulse Survey of plan participants focused on their views on AI and private markets.
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Cracking the Retirement Code: Income Replacement Rates
Will future retirees have enough income to maintain their pre-retirement standard of living? A retirement plan without an income replacement plan is just a savings account, which could fall short of participants’ needs...
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PLANSPONSOR Roadmap: SECURE 2.0
Speakers at the 1st event in the PLANSPONSOR Roadmap: SECURE 2.0 series...
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Female Civil Servants Lag Behind
When compared with their male colleagues, women in public service jobs expressed...
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